The genus Inga is a large group of forest trees restricted to South America. This monograph describes and maps 258 species. Of these 253 are illustrated, and information is presented on distribution, ecology, field characteristics and species relationships. Additional chapters cover morphology, wood and bark anatomy, cytology, nonprotein amino acid chemistry, flavonoid chemistry, variation, relationships and distribution, and uses.
- ISBN13 9781900347587
- Publish Date 1 October 1998 (first published 19 June 1905)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens
- Imprint Kew Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 177
- Language English